ESG Consultant (Carbon)

CO_AFATI Apex Fund Services LLP; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in Pune, India, invites professionals to join our expanding ESG and climate risk practice. This role focuses on data-driven analyses, carbon accounting, emissions tracking, and helping asset managers reduce environmental impact.

We seek experts with a strong background in climate risk, LCAs, and ESG reporting frameworks (SASB, GRI, TCFD, CSRD). Senior roles may include people management and process improvements.

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services.

With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.

Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analyses, including Carbon Emissions Tracking, Carbon Footprint Assessments, Environmental Impact Analyses, Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), Emissions Reduction Strategies, Climate Policy Development, Advocacy, Climate Modeling, Scenario Planning, and target setting aligned with Science-Based Targets (SBTi).


• Develop and execute data-driven strategies to assist investment managers and portfolio companies in reducing carbon emissions and setting targets.


• Lead initiatives to improve the sustainability performance of the Apex Group and promote responsible business practices across the organization.


• Contribute to the enhancement of existing ESG products and the development of innovative new offerings.


• Stay informed on global ESG standards and frameworks, ensuring the firm’s services meet current and emerging market expectations.

Skills and qualifications required

• A master’s degree in environmental engineering, sustainability, or a related field is required.


• Additional certifications in climate risk or ISO standards are highly desirable.


• Extensive experience in climate change, environmental issues, and sustainability, particularly within reputable consulting or advisory firms, financial services, or research organizations.


• Hands-on experience in carbon footprint analysis, GHG assessment, and climate risk advisory, with strong technical expertise in climate change, SBTi, LCA, ISO 14044/14064, decarbonization strategies, and climate risk modeling.


• A deep understanding of sustainability challenges across various industry sectors.


• Proficiency in ESG frameworks, such as SASB, GRI, TCFD, UN PRI, CSRD/NFRD, and SFDR.


• Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders effectively.


• High proficiency in video conferencing, written communication, and presentation skills.


• Exceptional organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.


• Proficiency in MS Office is essential.


• Knowledge of programming languages is an added advantage.


• For Senior Associate and above positions: Experience in people management, product management, and process improvements is advantageous.


• Prior consulting or advisory experience is mandatory for Senior Associate and above roles.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct souring model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

About Apex Group

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals.

We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies.

Prepare to accelerate. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.

Positive change starts with you.

We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.

The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey.

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